Question 1

Whose law explains that an increase in volume causes a decrease in pressure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Henry's Law
B)  Dalton's Law
C)  Charles Law
D)  Boyles LawE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 2

Match the term with the appropriate description,answer with the letter preceding the description.
-nasopharynx "Enter the letter of the correct description below"

Accepted Answer

A)  the floor of the nasal cavity
B)  superior portion of pharynx
C)  a soft process that extends inferiorly from the posterior edge of the soft palate
D)  the opening of the nasal cavity into the pharynx
E)  external openings of the nasal cavityF) A) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 3

A respiratory disease characterized by decreased chloride ion diffusion out of cells and dehydrated respiratory secretions is

Accepted Answer

A)  bronchitis.
B)  emphysema.
C)  cystic fibrosis.
D)  pulmonary fibrosis.
E)  lung cancer.F) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 4

Pulmonary edema will cause the rate of gas diffusion to

Accepted Answer

A)  increase.
B)  decrease.
C)  remain the same.D) All of the above
E) A) and B) B

Question 5

Which of the following laryngeal cartilages are paired? (1) epiglottis
(2) thyroid cartilage
(3) corniculate cartilage
(4) arytenoid cartilage
(5) cuneiform cartilage
(6) cricoid cartilage

Accepted Answer

A)  1,2,6
B)  3,5,6
C)  2,4,5
D)  3,4,5
E)  2,3,4F) A) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 6

Match the term with the appropriate description,answer with the letter preceding the description.
-internal nares "Enter the letter of the correct description below"

Accepted Answer

A)  the floor of the nasal cavity
B)  superior portion of pharynx
C)  a soft process that extends inferiorly from the posterior edge of the soft palate
D)  the opening of the nasal cavity into the pharynx
E)  external openings of the nasal cavityF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 7

For air to flow into or out of the lungs,there must be

Accepted Answer

A)  a volume gradient established between the atmosphere and the alveoli.
B)  a temperature gradient between the atmosphere and the alveoli.
C)  a pressure gradient established between the atmosphere and the alveoli.
D)  a diffusion gradient between the atmosphere and the alveoli.
E)  None of these choices is correct.F) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 8

Match the disorder of the respiratory system with the best description.
-increase in body temperature

Accepted Answer

A)  destruction of the alveolar walls
B)  inflammation of the bronchii
C)  inherited disease that affects secretory cells lining the lungs
D)  replacement of lung tissue with fibrous connective tissue
E)  infant stops breathing during sleepF) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 9

Which of the following is a passageway for both air and food?

Accepted Answer

A)  trachea
B)  larynx
C)  pharynx
D)  bronchus
E)  esophagusF) A) and D)
G) None of the above C

Question 10

Match the term with the appropriate description or definition.
-tidal volume "Enter the letter of the correct description below"

Accepted Answer

A)  sum of the inspiratory reserve,expiratory reserve,tidal,and residual volumes
B)  volume of air inspired during a normal inspiration
C)  volume of air remaining in lungs after the most forceful expiration
D)  sum of the expiratory reserve,inspiratory reserve,and tidal volumes
E)  the amount of air that can be forcefully expired after expiration of the normal tidal volumeF) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 11

When 2,3-bisphosphoglycerate (BPG) levels increase,hemoglobin

Accepted Answer

A)  releases less oxygen to tissues.
B)  releases more carbon dioxide to tissues.
C)  releases more oxygen to tissues.
D)  releases less carbon dioxide to tissues.
E)  None of these choices is correct.F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 12

The auditory tubes open into the

Accepted Answer

A)  fauces.
B)  oropharynx.
C)  nasopharynx.
D)  laryngopharynx.
E)  nasal cavity.F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 13

Which of the following statements concerning the dorsal and ventral respiratory groups is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are located in the reticular activating system.
B)  There is cross communication between these two groups.
C)  These groups establish the basic rate and depth of breathing.
D)  These groups increase the number of action potentials to the respiratory muscles during inspiration.
E)  Two dorsal and two ventral respiratory groups make up the medullary respiratory center.F) C) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 14

Which of the following is mismatched?

Accepted Answer

A)  bronchitis - inflammation of the bronchi
B)  emphysema - destruction of the alveolar walls
C)  pulmonary fibrosis - loss of elastic recoil in the lung
D)  cystic fibrosis - replacement of lung tissue with fibrous connective tissue
E)  smokers - chronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 15

The Haldane effect means that

Accepted Answer

A)  as hemoglobin releases CO2,the ability to pick up O2 increases.
B)  as hemoglobin releases bicarbonate ions,the ability to pick up chloride ions increases.
C)  as hemoglobin releases O2,the ability to pick up CO2 increases.
D)  as hemoglobin releases O2,the ability to pick up CO2 decreases.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Most carbon dioxide is transported in the blood

Accepted Answer

A)  in the form of bicarbonate ions.
B)  bound to hemoglobin.
C)  dissolved in the plasma.
D)  by the leukocytes.
E)  in the form of carbonic acid.F) None of the above
G) A) and C) A

Question 17

Match the disorder of the respiratory system with the best description.
-decrease blood pH

Accepted Answer

A)  destruction of the alveolar walls
B)  inflammation of the bronchii
C)  inherited disease that affects secretory cells lining the lungs
D)  replacement of lung tissue with fibrous connective tissue
E)  infant stops breathing during sleepF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 18

Air in the pleural cavity is called

Accepted Answer

A)  emphysema.
B)  respiratory distress syndrome.
C)  a pneumothorax.
D)  pneumonia.
E)  forced expiration.F) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 19

Which of the following events in the chloride shift occurs last?

Accepted Answer

A)  Carbon dioxide diffuses into a red blood cell.
B)  Carbonic acid dissociates to form bicarbonate and hydrogen ions.
C)  Bicarbonate ions diffuse into the plasma.
D)  CO2 and H2O  →\rightarrow→ H2CO3
E)  Carbonic acid dissociates to form water and carbon dioxide. F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 20

Match the term with the appropriate description,answer with the letter preceding the description.
-uvula "Enter the letter of the correct description below"

Accepted Answer

A)  the floor of the nasal cavity
B)  superior portion of pharynx
C)  a soft process that extends inferiorly from the posterior edge of the soft palate
D)  the opening of the nasal cavity into the pharynx
E)  external openings of the nasal cavityF) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Exam 23: Respiratory System

Whose law explains that an increase in volume causes a decrease in pressure?

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Match the term with the appropriate description,answer with the letter preceding the description. -nasopharynx "Enter the letter of the correct description below"

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A respiratory disease characterized by decreased chloride ion diffusion out of cells and dehydrated respiratory secretions is

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Pulmonary edema will cause the rate of gas diffusion to

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Which of the following laryngeal cartilages are paired? (1) epiglottis (2) thyroid cartilage (3) corniculate cartilage (4) arytenoid cartilage (5) cuneiform cartilage (6) cricoid cartilage

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Match the term with the appropriate description,answer with the letter preceding the description. -internal nares "Enter the letter of the correct description below"

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For air to flow into or out of the lungs,there must be

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Match the disorder of the respiratory system with the best description. -increase in body temperature

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Which of the following is a passageway for both air and food?

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Match the term with the appropriate description or definition. -tidal volume "Enter the letter of the correct description below"

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When 2,3-bisphosphoglycerate (BPG) levels increase,hemoglobin

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The auditory tubes open into the

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Which of the following statements concerning the dorsal and ventral respiratory groups is false?

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Which of the following is mismatched?

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The Haldane effect means that

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Most carbon dioxide is transported in the blood

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Match the disorder of the respiratory system with the best description. -decrease blood pH

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Air in the pleural cavity is called

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Which of the following events in the chloride shift occurs last?

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Match the term with the appropriate description,answer with the letter preceding the description. -uvula "Enter the letter of the correct description below"

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